War in Afghanistan (2001-present)

The Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council recently awarded scholarships to 11 veterans and six high school graduates for outstanding achievement. LVMAC supports the Valley's active-duty service members, reservists, veterans, and their families. The nonprofit has given out more than $100,000 in scholarships since 2006. This year's recipients made up the largest group. The veterans are: Christopher Karlic, an eight-year Marine Corps veteran, is studying for a bachelor's degree in social work at East Stroudsburg University. He plans to counsel vets with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and other issues. Mark Pagano, a Marine Corps corporal in the Afghanistan War,...

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The Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council recently awarded scholarships to 11 veterans and six high school graduates for outstanding achievement.LVMAC supports the Valley's active-duty service members, reservists, veterans, and their families. The...

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Pakistan is finalizing preparations to host the second round of landmark peace talks between Afghan government officials and the Taliban later this week, two Pakistani officials said Tuesday. The talks are meant to find a way to end the 14-year war in...

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